Add color and flavor to your garden with Chicory Italiko Rosso Seeds, also known as Red Dandelion. This variety produces striking red leaves with slightly bitter, crisp texture, perfect for salads, garnishes, and gourmet cooking. Chicory Italiko Rosso is easy to grow and thrives in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

Ideal for gardeners looking to diversify their vegetable garden, this variety is both ornamental and edible, providing a unique addition to your home harvest.

Features:

• Variety: Italiko Rosso (Red Dandelion)
• Leaf Characteristics: Crisp, red-tinged, slightly bitter
• Growth Habit: Upright, rosette-forming
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Suitable For: Garden beds, raised beds, containers

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, premium-quality seeds
• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
• Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) between plants
• Germination Time: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–70 days
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Temperature: Ideal 60–75°F (15–24°C)
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist
• Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for direct sowing or transplanting seedlings

Planting Guide:

• Sow seeds directly outdoors or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
• Plant seeds 0.25 inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
• Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart for healthy growth.
• Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture.
• Harvest leaves when mature or selectively for continuous production.
• Perfect for salad mixes, garnishes, or specialty dishes.